Title 43 — Title 43
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O.C.G.A. § 43-39-1 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) ‘‘Board’’ means the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. (2) ‘‘Mental abilities’’ means abilities that are psychological in nature and are related to the practice of psychology. (3) ‘‘Neuropsychological functioning’’ means the psycholo…
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-10 Reciprocity
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The board may grant a license to any person who at the time of application is licensed by a similar board of another state whose standards, in the opinion of the board, are not lower than those required by this article. The board may require the applicant to pass such written and…
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-12 Biennial renewal of licenses
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Licenses issued by the board shall be renewable biennially. History. — Ga. L. 1951, p. 408, § 16; Ga. L. 1964, p. 256, § 3; Ga. L. 1970, p. 511, § 7; Ga. L. 1979, p. 843, § 5; Ga. L. 1986, p. 473, § 1. 43-39-13. Denial, revocation, suspension, and reinstatement of licenses; other…
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-13 Felony conviction
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Failure to notify licensing authority, §43-1-27. Student loans, failure to pay. License discipline not triggered, §43-1-29. Temporary licenses, §43-39-14.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-14 Temporary and provisional licenses
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(a) The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant for a permanent license. Such license shall have the same force and effect as a permanent license. The temporary license will expire 12 months from the date of its issuance and shall not be renewable. Upon a finding by th…
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-15 Continuing education
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The board is authorized to establish requirements of continuing education as a condition for the renewal of licensure of psychologists; however, rules and regulations concerning accreditation of continuing education programs and other educational experience and the assignment of …
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-16 Privileged communications
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The confidential relations and communications between a licensed psychologist and client are placed upon the same basis as those provided by law between attorney and client; and nothing in this article shall be construed to require any such privileged communication to be disclosed…
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-18 Injunctions against violators
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The board is authorized to bring an action to enjoin any person, firm, or corporation who, without being licensed to practice psychology by the board, engages in the practice of psychology as regulated by this article. The proceeding shall be filed in the county in which such perso…
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-19 Penalty
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Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined no less than $100.00 nor more than $1,000.00 and may be imprisoned for a term not to exceed 12 months for such violation. History. — Ga. L. 1951, p. 408, § 20; Ga. L.…
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-2 Creation of board of examiners; immunity
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There is created a State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, to consist of six members who shall be appointed by the Governor under conditions set forth in this article. No member of the board shall be liable to civil action for any act performed in good faith in the performance…
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-20 Residential and general contractors
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Reporting or investigating acts or omissions of contractors, §43-41-5. Veterans’ organizations. Disposition of cremated remains of veterans, §43-18-9. Volunteers in health care specialties act. Special license for retirees from practice, §43-1-28. IMPERSONATION. Landscape archite…
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-21 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (Psypact).’’ History. — Code 1981, § 43-39-21, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 101, § 4/HB 26. 43-39-22. Compact terms.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-22 Compact terms
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The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (Psypact) is enacted into law and entered into by the State of Georgia with any and all other states legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: 321 43-39-22 ‘‘PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT (PSYPACT) ARTICLE I …
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-3 Appointment to board; qualifications; terms; vacancies; removal
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43-39-4. Oath of office; certificate of appointment. 43-39-5. Officers; meetings; seal; procedures; expenses.
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-4 Oath of office; certificate of appointment
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Immediately and before entering upon the duties of their office, the members of the board shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall file the same in the office of the Governor who, upon receiving said oath of office, shall issue to each member a certificate of appointm…
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-5 Officers; meetings; seal; procedures; expenses
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(a) The board shall elect annually a president and a vice-president. The board shall operate under the terms of Chapter 1 of this title, providing for a division director for the professional licensing boards division; and the division director shall serve the board as provided b…
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-6 Registered nurses
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License applicants. Fingerprint record check, §43-26-7. Respiratory care practitioners. Criminal background checks, §43-34-13. Trauma scene waste management practitioners. Criminal background checks. Fingerprints submitted to crime information center and FBI, §43-46A-4. FIREARMS …
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-7 Practicing without a license; use of title; exceptions
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A person who is not licensed under this article shall not practice psychology, shall not use the title ‘‘psychologist,’’ and shall not imply that he or she is a psychologist. If any person shall practice psychology or hold himself or herself out as being engaged in the practice o…
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-8 Application for license; qualifications
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(a) Any person wishing to practice psychology in this state shall make application to the board through the division director upon such form and in such manner as shall be adopted and prescribed by the board and obtain from the board a license so to do. Unless such a person has o…
O.C.G.A. § 43-39-9 Examination of applicants
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Applicants shall take a board approved examination to test the applicant’s qualifications. The examination shall be written or oral or both. History. — Ga. L. 1951, p. 408, § 8; Ga. L. 1984, p. 503, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 473, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 224, § 4; Ga. L. 2010, p. 266, § 41…